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Best Axes for Splitting Wood / Winter Camping
Council Tool has been making edged tools in North Carolina since 1886.
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Council Tool Axes
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Wood-Craft Camp Carver Axe - 22" Handle
$174.70US
Velvicut Hudson Bay Camp Axe
$170.05 - $173.59US
Wood-Craft Pack Axe - 19" Handle
$171.72 - $230.76UScoec choice
Velvicut Bad Axe Boy’s Axe
$183.08UScoec choice
Council Tool Velvicut 24'' Hickory Handle
$43.77US
Council Tool Velvicut 16'' Hickory Handle
$38.37US
Council Tool Wood-Craft 19'' Hickory Handle
$41.35US
Council Tool Wood-Craft 24'' Hickory Handle
$43.77US
Council Tool Velvicut 36'' Hickory Handle
$49.54US
Council Tool Premium 28'' Curved Hickory Handle
$44.33US
Council Tool Natural Leather Replacement Sheaths
$21.61 - $26.08US
Council Tool Flying Fox Axe - 22" Handle
$66.68 - $90.52US
Velvicut Hudson Bay Belt Hatchet
$127.95 - $145.28US
Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe Sheath - Heavy Duty with D-rings
$66.12USAbout Council Tool Axes
Founded in 1886, Council Tool makes high-quality edged tools. The company is still run by 4th and 5th generation Council Family members, who work along with 2nd and 3rd generation craftsmen on the shop floor to produce lifetime warrantied premium axes from metals, woods, leather and accessories.
Types of Council Tool Axes
Wood-Craft Pack Axes
Featuring drop forged USA sourced 5160 steel, phantom bevels, and a flat (Scandinavian) grind - perfect for all your bushcraft and woodcraft needs.
Council Tool Velvicut Axes
Council Tool Velvicut Axes feature 5160 steel, drop forged heads, and premium hickory handles, and include a leather mask or sheath.
Council Tool Replacement Axe Handles
Council Tool handles are made in the USA, Grade "A" oiled hickory handles that are replacement handles for Council's Velvicut and Wood-Craft axe models.
Our Council Tool Axes
We stock only the best in Council Tool Axes so you can rest assured knowing you're COEC Equipped.
Wood-Craft Camp Carver Axe - 22The new Council Tool Wood-Craft 22" Camp Carver axe features the same 1.6lb head as the 16" handle version, but has a longer, 22" (56cm) handle: useful for one, or two-handed use. Designed as a multi-purpose bushcraft/camping axe that excels at green woodworking/carving.
Velvicut Hudson Bay Camp AxeThe Velvicut Hudson Bay Camp Axe features a traditional 2lb Hudson Bay pattern head drop forged from 5160 alloy steel, a full grain leather sheath, and is available in two handle sizes: 19" and 24".
Wood-Craft Pack Axe - 19" HandleThe Council Tools Wood-Craft 19" Pack Axe is compact, portable camp axe that is a excellent mix of materials, design, and craftsmanship that makes it a great choice for woodcraft, camp-craft, or bushcraft use where precision cutting, carving, shaving, splitting, hewing and even hammering is involved.
Velvicut Bad Axe Boy’s AxeModelled after the "Boy's Axe" model, The Velvicut Bad Boy's Axe features a 2.25 lb forged 5160 steel head, a 25 degree angle hand ground edge on the bit that it slightly convexed, and thicker cheeks to prevent sticking when using with hardwoods.
Council Tool Velvicut 24'' Hickory HandleThe Council Tool 24" Velvicut Replacement hickory handle fits the Velvicut Hudson Bay axe.
Council Tool Velvicut 16'' Hickory HandleThe Council Tool 16" Velvicut Replacement hickory handle fits the Velvicut Double Bit Saddle Axe.
Council Tool Wood-Craft 19'' Hickory HandleThe Council Tool replacement Wood-Craft 19" hickory handle fits the Council Tool Wood-Craft axe.
Council Tool Wood-Craft 24'' Hickory HandleThe Council Tool replacement Wood-Craft 24" hickory handle fits the Council Tool Wood-Craft axe.
Council Tool Velvicut 36'' Hickory HandleThe Council Tool 36" Velvicut Replacement hickory handle fits the Velvicut Felling Axe.
Council Tool Premium 28'' Curved Hickory HandleThe Council Tool 28" Premium Curved hickory handle fits the Bad Boy's Axe and the Hudsons Bay camp axe by Council Tool.
Council Tool Natural Leather Replacement SheathsCouncil Tool's natural leather replacement sheaths fit Council's Sport Utility axe line, but also any manufacturer's axe with axe bits from 3" to 4.5" in length.
Council Tool Flying Fox 22The Council Tool Flying Fox 22" Handle Axe is a multi-use, general purpose camp axe that features a 1.65 lb head, and a hardened poll. Well suited to one, or two-handed use, the 22" Flying Fox is good choice for winter campers, canoe campers, backpackers, daytrippers and hunters.
Velvicut Hudson Bay Belt HatchetThe Velvicut Hudson Bay Belt Hatchet features a 1.25lb forged head that sports the traditional Hudson Bay pattern - geometry that is equally adept at collecting, chopping, carving and splitting wood - making it a highly versatile hatchet that is compact, and eminently packable.
Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe Sheath - Heavy Duty w D RingsFully welted leather sheath for the Council Tool Wood Craft, Pack Axe. Constructed with D rings, for adding the optional sling, wear on your belt, or for use with MOLLE compatible packs.
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